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Beer Craft Industry Statistics

With U.S. craft IPA volume hitting 8.9 million barrels and premium craft beer taking 65% of craft dollar share, 2022 data also shows craft’s retail dollars at $23.6 billion even as some channels slip, like supermarkets down 4% by volume. Pair those sales pressures with a wider lens on industry muscle, including $144 billion in total economic impact and 183,400 craft brewery jobs, to see how consumer tastes, pricing, and distribution trade-offs are reshaping what craft means.

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In 2022, U.S. craft breweries saw off-premise sales volume of 15.2 million barrels.

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On-premise craft beer sales volume in U.S. was 4.8 million barrels in 2022.

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U.S. craft beer dollar sales through retail channels hit $23.6 billion in 2022.

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Craft beer represented 24.6% of U.S. beer retail dollars in 2022.

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Average U.S. craft beer price per case was $45.20 in 2022.

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U.S. craft beer volume sales declined 4% in supermarkets in 2022.

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Export volume of U.S. craft beer reached 1.1 million barrels in 2022.

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Craft beer sales growth in convenience stores was 2.1% YoY in 2022.

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U.S. craft IPA sales volume was 8.9 million barrels in 2022.

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Non-alcoholic craft beer sales up 25% to $200 million in retail 2022.

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Craft beer market share in bars and restaurants was 15.3% in 2022.

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U.S. craft hard seltzer crossover sales reached 500,000 barrels equivalent in 2022.

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Online craft beer sales grew 18% to $1.2 billion in U.S. 2022.

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Craft beer consumption per capita in U.S. was 0.48 barrels in 2022.

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U.S. craft sales in multi-outlet stores down 3.2% volume in 2022.

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Premium craft beer sales accounted for 65% of craft dollar share in 2022.

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U.S. craft beer exports to Europe totaled 400,000 barrels in 2022.

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Craft beer sales velocity in U.S. liquor stores up 5% in 2022.

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Total U.S. beer consumption was 178.9 million barrels in 2022, craft 12.9%.

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Craft light lager sales volume 2.8 million barrels in U.S. 2022.

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U.S. craft amber ale sales down 10% to 1.1 million barrels 2022.

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Hard cider craft sales $450 million in U.S. retail 2022.

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U.S. craft beer draft sales share 11.5% in on-premise 2022.

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In 2022, 42% of U.S. craft beer drinkers were aged 21-34.

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Millennial participation in craft beer consumption reached 35% in U.S. 2022.

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Women accounted for 38% of craft beer drinkers in U.S. surveys 2022.

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55% of U.S. craft beer consumers have college degrees, above national average.

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Urban dwellers represent 62% of craft beer purchases in U.S. 2022.

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Gen Z craft beer trial rate up 15% to 28% in 2022 U.S. data.

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Hispanic consumers craft beer share grew to 18% in U.S. 2022.

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48% of U.S. craft enthusiasts visit breweries monthly in 2022.

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Baby boomers craft beer consumption stable at 22% of segment 2022.

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Craft beer loyalty among 25-44 age group at 67% repeat purchase rate 2022.

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29% of U.S. craft drinkers prioritize local breweries in 2022 surveys.

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African American craft beer participation rose to 12% in U.S. 2022.

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High-income households ($100k+) buy 45% of craft beer volume U.S. 2022.

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52% of craft beer consumers experiment with new flavors monthly 2022.

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Suburban craft beer sales growth 6% vs urban 2% in U.S. 2022.

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41% of craft drinkers aged 35-54 prefer hazy IPAs in 2022 polls.

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Vegan craft beer interest up 20% among millennials U.S. 2022.

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37% of U.S. women craft drinkers choose fruit-infused beers 2022.

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Craft beer festival attendance averaged 5,000 per event with 70% under 40 in 2022.

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60% of craft club members are male, 40% female in U.S. 2022.

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Remote workers craft consumption up 12% post-pandemic 2022.

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25-34 age group drives 40% of craft seltzer crossover buys 2022.

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U.S. craft beer industry employed 183,400 workers in 2022.

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Craft breweries generated $4.1 billion in wages for U.S. employees in 2022.

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Total economic impact of U.S. craft brewing reached $144 billion in 2022.

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Craft sector paid $1.2 billion in federal excise taxes in 2022.

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Average craft brewery wage was $62,500 annually in U.S. 2022.

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U.S. craft breweries supported 659,000 jobs including indirect in 2022.

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Craft beer tourism generated $10 billion in U.S. spending 2022.

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Small breweries (<10k barrels) employed 70% of craft workforce 2022.

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U.S. craft industry property taxes contributed $800 million in 2022.

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25% of U.S. brewery jobs are in sales and distribution 2022.

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Craft brewing added $28 billion to U.S. GDP in 2022.

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Brewery construction spending by craft firms $1.5 billion in 2022.

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U.S. craft exports supported 5,000 direct jobs in 2022.

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Average craft taproom employs 15 staff full-time equivalent 2022.

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Craft sector retail sales tax revenue $2.3 billion U.S. 2022.

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12% job growth in U.S. craft brewing from 2012-2022.

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Supplier spending by craft breweries $15 billion annually 2022.

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U.S. craft breweries in rural areas employ 40,000 workers 2022.

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Income multiplier effect of craft beer 2.8x wages spent locally 2022.

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Craft industry venture capital investment $500 million in 2022.

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U.S. craft mergers and acquisitions totaled 45 deals worth $2.1 billion 2022.

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35% of craft breweries profitable post-pandemic in 2022 surveys.

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Average craft brewery revenue $1.2 million per year 2022.

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In 2022, U.S. craft brewers produced 23.1 million barrels of beer, representing 12.9% of the total U.S. beer market by volume.

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The global craft beer market size was valued at USD 89.23 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 13.6% from 2023 to 2030.

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U.S. craft beer sales by volume declined by 3.6% in 2022 compared to 2021, reaching 22.7 million barrels.

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The number of U.S. craft breweries grew to 9,761 in 2022, a 0.7% increase from 2021.

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Craft beer market in Europe is expected to reach USD 25.6 billion by 2027, growing at 7.2% CAGR.

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U.S. craft brewer retail dollar share reached 24.1% in 2022, up from 23.1% in 2021.

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Global craft beer market projected to hit USD 139.3 billion by 2026 at 15.2% CAGR from 2019.

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In 2023, U.S. craft brewery count hit 9,830, with microbreweries comprising 89% of total.

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Craft beer segment in India grew 25% YoY in 2022, reaching 1.2 million hectoliters.

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U.S. craft beer market volume expected to grow 4.5% annually through 2028.

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Between 2017-2022, U.S. craft breweries increased by 12%, from 7,346 to 9,761.

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Asia-Pacific craft beer market to grow at 17.8% CAGR to USD 12.4 billion by 2025.

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U.S. craft segment dollar sales hit $28.9 billion in 2022.

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Number of craft breweries in Canada reached 1,300 in 2022, up 5% YoY.

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Global craft beer production volume was 2.1 billion liters in 2021.

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U.S. regional craft breweries numbered 170 in 2022.

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Craft beer market in Mexico grew 18% in 2022 to 500,000 hectoliters.

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U.S. craft beer volume market share peaked at 13.3% in 2019 before declining.

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Projected global craft beer market CAGR of 14.2% from 2023-2032 to USD 200 billion.

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In 2022, U.S. brewpubs totaled 2,294, down 2.3% from 2021.

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UK craft beer market valued at GBP 1.8 billion in 2022, growing 8%.

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U.S. craft breweries contributed $28.4 billion in economic value in 2021.

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Australia craft beer market to reach AUD 1.2 billion by 2025 at 9.5% CAGR.

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Craft beer market share in Brazil hit 2.5% of total beer in 2022.

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U.S. taproom brewery count reached 3,836 in 2022.

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Germany craft beer segment grew 6% in 2022 to 1.5 million hectoliters.

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Global craft beer market expected to grow from USD 102.6 billion in 2023 to USD 265.4 billion by 2032.

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U.S. craft beer sales volume in 2020 was 23.1 million barrels, 12.4% market share.

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Japan craft beer production reached 50,000 kiloliters in 2022.

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U.S. craft brewery growth slowed to 0.5% in 2023 estimates.

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In 2022, U.S. craft brewers produced 18.8 million barrels excluding larger players.

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Total U.S. craft beer production volume was 23.1 million barrels in 2022.

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Craft breweries in the U.S. produced 12.9% of all beer by volume in 2022.

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U.S. craft production per brewery averaged 2,370 barrels in 2022.

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Global craft beer production volume grew 8.5% YoY to 2.3 billion liters in 2022.

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U.S. microbreweries produced 10.2 million barrels in 2022, 55% of craft total.

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Taprooms produced 4.5 million barrels in 2022, representing 19.5% of craft production.

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Regional craft breweries output 8.4 million barrels in 2022.

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Brewpubs contributed 1.8 million barrels to U.S. craft production in 2022.

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U.S. craft production declined 1% from 23.4 million barrels in 2021 to 23.1 in 2022.

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Average annual production per U.S. craft brewery was 2,500 barrels in 2021.

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Non-alcoholic craft beer production in U.S. reached 500,000 barrels in 2022.

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U.S. states with highest craft production: California at 3.2 million barrels in 2022.

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Hops usage in U.S. craft brewing totaled 50 million pounds in 2022.

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Barrel-aged craft beer production up 15% to 1.2 million barrels in 2022.

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U.S. craft sour beer production hit 800,000 barrels in 2022.

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IPA style accounted for 45% of U.S. craft production volume in 2022.

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Hazy IPA production surged 20% to 3.5 million barrels in U.S. craft in 2022.

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U.S. craft lager production increased 12% to 2.1 million barrels in 2022.

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Low/no-alcohol craft beer production grew 30% YoY to 650,000 barrels in 2022.

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Organic craft beer production in U.S. was 450,000 barrels in 2022.

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Session IPA craft production reached 1.8 million barrels in 2022.

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U.S. craft wheat beer production stable at 1.2 million barrels in 2022.

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Stout and porter craft output totaled 1.5 million barrels in U.S. 2022.

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Pale ale craft production 2.3 million barrels, 10% of craft total in 2022.

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U.S. craft pilsner production up 8% to 900,000 barrels in 2022.

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Fruit beer craft production 600,000 barrels in U.S. 2022.

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 13, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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U.S. craft brewing generated $4.1 billion in wages and delivered $144 billion in total economic impact in 2022, yet some channels are still showing clear friction. Craft beer sales through retail reached $23.6 billion in 2022, but supermarkets saw craft beer volume slip by 4 percent while convenience stores climbed 2.1 percent. The result is a market where IPA volume alone hit 8.9 million barrels and premium craft captured 65 percent of craft dollar share, making the shift between volume and value especially worth unpacking.

Key Takeaways

In 2022, U.S. craft breweries saw off-premise sales volume of 15.2 million barrels.
On-premise craft beer sales volume in U.S. was 4.8 million barrels in 2022.
U.S. craft beer dollar sales through retail channels hit $23.6 billion in 2022.
In 2022, 42% of U.S. craft beer drinkers were aged 21-34.
Millennial participation in craft beer consumption reached 35% in U.S. 2022.
Women accounted for 38% of craft beer drinkers in U.S. surveys 2022.
U.S. craft beer industry employed 183,400 workers in 2022.
Craft breweries generated $4.1 billion in wages for U.S. employees in 2022.
Total economic impact of U.S. craft brewing reached $144 billion in 2022.
In 2022, U.S. craft brewers produced 23.1 million barrels of beer, representing 12.9% of the total U.S. beer market by volume.
The global craft beer market size was valued at USD 89.23 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 13.6% from 2023 to 2030.
U.S. craft beer sales by volume declined by 3.6% in 2022 compared to 2021, reaching 22.7 million barrels.
In 2022, U.S. craft brewers produced 18.8 million barrels excluding larger players.
Total U.S. craft beer production volume was 23.1 million barrels in 2022.
Craft breweries in the U.S. produced 12.9% of all beer by volume in 2022.

In 2022, U.S. craft beer stayed at 12.9% of volume despite retail, with strong IPA and nonalcohol growth.

Consumption & Sales

1In 2022, U.S. craft breweries saw off-premise sales volume of 15.2 million barrels.

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2On-premise craft beer sales volume in U.S. was 4.8 million barrels in 2022.

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3U.S. craft beer dollar sales through retail channels hit $23.6 billion in 2022.

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4Craft beer represented 24.6% of U.S. beer retail dollars in 2022.

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5Average U.S. craft beer price per case was $45.20 in 2022.

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6U.S. craft beer volume sales declined 4% in supermarkets in 2022.

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7Export volume of U.S. craft beer reached 1.1 million barrels in 2022.

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8Craft beer sales growth in convenience stores was 2.1% YoY in 2022.

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9U.S. craft IPA sales volume was 8.9 million barrels in 2022.

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10Non-alcoholic craft beer sales up 25% to $200 million in retail 2022.

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11Craft beer market share in bars and restaurants was 15.3% in 2022.

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12U.S. craft hard seltzer crossover sales reached 500,000 barrels equivalent in 2022.

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13Online craft beer sales grew 18% to $1.2 billion in U.S. 2022.

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14Craft beer consumption per capita in U.S. was 0.48 barrels in 2022.

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15U.S. craft sales in multi-outlet stores down 3.2% volume in 2022.

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16Premium craft beer sales accounted for 65% of craft dollar share in 2022.

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17U.S. craft beer exports to Europe totaled 400,000 barrels in 2022.

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18Craft beer sales velocity in U.S. liquor stores up 5% in 2022.

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19Total U.S. beer consumption was 178.9 million barrels in 2022, craft 12.9%.

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20Craft light lager sales volume 2.8 million barrels in U.S. 2022.

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21U.S. craft amber ale sales down 10% to 1.1 million barrels 2022.

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22Hard cider craft sales $450 million in U.S. retail 2022.

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23U.S. craft beer draft sales share 11.5% in on-premise 2022.

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Consumption & Sales Interpretation

Despite Americans still proving they'll happily pay a premium to drink better beer at home, the craft scene is a paradox of flat growth domestically, robust online and non-alcoholic surges, and a sobering realization that its fate increasingly hinges on convincing us to order another round at the bar and explore new horizons abroad.

Demographics & Trends

1In 2022, 42% of U.S. craft beer drinkers were aged 21-34.

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2Millennial participation in craft beer consumption reached 35% in U.S. 2022.

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3Women accounted for 38% of craft beer drinkers in U.S. surveys 2022.

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455% of U.S. craft beer consumers have college degrees, above national average.

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5Urban dwellers represent 62% of craft beer purchases in U.S. 2022.

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6Gen Z craft beer trial rate up 15% to 28% in 2022 U.S. data.

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7Hispanic consumers craft beer share grew to 18% in U.S. 2022.

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848% of U.S. craft enthusiasts visit breweries monthly in 2022.

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9Baby boomers craft beer consumption stable at 22% of segment 2022.

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10Craft beer loyalty among 25-44 age group at 67% repeat purchase rate 2022.

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1129% of U.S. craft drinkers prioritize local breweries in 2022 surveys.

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12African American craft beer participation rose to 12% in U.S. 2022.

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13High-income households ($100k+) buy 45% of craft beer volume U.S. 2022.

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1452% of craft beer consumers experiment with new flavors monthly 2022.

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15Suburban craft beer sales growth 6% vs urban 2% in U.S. 2022.

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1641% of craft drinkers aged 35-54 prefer hazy IPAs in 2022 polls.

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17Vegan craft beer interest up 20% among millennials U.S. 2022.

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1837% of U.S. women craft drinkers choose fruit-infused beers 2022.

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19Craft beer festival attendance averaged 5,000 per event with 70% under 40 in 2022.

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2060% of craft club members are male, 40% female in U.S. 2022.

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21Remote workers craft consumption up 12% post-pandemic 2022.

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2225-34 age group drives 40% of craft seltzer crossover buys 2022.

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Demographics & Trends Interpretation

The craft beer landscape is no longer just a bearded guy’s basement hobby, but a vibrant, educated, and surprisingly loyal economic force where millennials and Gen Z are driving a sophisticated, flavor-obsessed revolution from city taprooms to suburban fridges.

Economic Impact

1U.S. craft beer industry employed 183,400 workers in 2022.

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2Craft breweries generated $4.1 billion in wages for U.S. employees in 2022.

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3Total economic impact of U.S. craft brewing reached $144 billion in 2022.

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4Craft sector paid $1.2 billion in federal excise taxes in 2022.

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5Average craft brewery wage was $62,500 annually in U.S. 2022.

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6U.S. craft breweries supported 659,000 jobs including indirect in 2022.

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7Craft beer tourism generated $10 billion in U.S. spending 2022.

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8Small breweries (<10k barrels) employed 70% of craft workforce 2022.

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9U.S. craft industry property taxes contributed $800 million in 2022.

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1025% of U.S. brewery jobs are in sales and distribution 2022.

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11Craft brewing added $28 billion to U.S. GDP in 2022.

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12Brewery construction spending by craft firms $1.5 billion in 2022.

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13U.S. craft exports supported 5,000 direct jobs in 2022.

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14Average craft taproom employs 15 staff full-time equivalent 2022.

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15Craft sector retail sales tax revenue $2.3 billion U.S. 2022.

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1612% job growth in U.S. craft brewing from 2012-2022.

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17Supplier spending by craft breweries $15 billion annually 2022.

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18U.S. craft breweries in rural areas employ 40,000 workers 2022.

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19Income multiplier effect of craft beer 2.8x wages spent locally 2022.

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20Craft industry venture capital investment $500 million in 2022.

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21U.S. craft mergers and acquisitions totaled 45 deals worth $2.1 billion 2022.

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2235% of craft breweries profitable post-pandemic in 2022 surveys.

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23Average craft brewery revenue $1.2 million per year 2022.

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Economic Impact Interpretation

While you might sip their IPAs for leisure, America's craft breweries are serious economic engines, pouring out billions in wages, taxes, and local impact from taprooms that are more job-creating community hubs than mere bars.

Market Size & Growth

1In 2022, U.S. craft brewers produced 23.1 million barrels of beer, representing 12.9% of the total U.S. beer market by volume.

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2The global craft beer market size was valued at USD 89.23 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 13.6% from 2023 to 2030.

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3U.S. craft beer sales by volume declined by 3.6% in 2022 compared to 2021, reaching 22.7 million barrels.

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4The number of U.S. craft breweries grew to 9,761 in 2022, a 0.7% increase from 2021.

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5Craft beer market in Europe is expected to reach USD 25.6 billion by 2027, growing at 7.2% CAGR.

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6U.S. craft brewer retail dollar share reached 24.1% in 2022, up from 23.1% in 2021.

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7Global craft beer market projected to hit USD 139.3 billion by 2026 at 15.2% CAGR from 2019.

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8In 2023, U.S. craft brewery count hit 9,830, with microbreweries comprising 89% of total.

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9Craft beer segment in India grew 25% YoY in 2022, reaching 1.2 million hectoliters.

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10U.S. craft beer market volume expected to grow 4.5% annually through 2028.

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11Between 2017-2022, U.S. craft breweries increased by 12%, from 7,346 to 9,761.

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12Asia-Pacific craft beer market to grow at 17.8% CAGR to USD 12.4 billion by 2025.

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13U.S. craft segment dollar sales hit $28.9 billion in 2022.

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14Number of craft breweries in Canada reached 1,300 in 2022, up 5% YoY.

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15Global craft beer production volume was 2.1 billion liters in 2021.

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16U.S. regional craft breweries numbered 170 in 2022.

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17Craft beer market in Mexico grew 18% in 2022 to 500,000 hectoliters.

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18U.S. craft beer volume market share peaked at 13.3% in 2019 before declining.

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19Projected global craft beer market CAGR of 14.2% from 2023-2032 to USD 200 billion.

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20In 2022, U.S. brewpubs totaled 2,294, down 2.3% from 2021.

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21UK craft beer market valued at GBP 1.8 billion in 2022, growing 8%.

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22U.S. craft breweries contributed $28.4 billion in economic value in 2021.

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23Australia craft beer market to reach AUD 1.2 billion by 2025 at 9.5% CAGR.

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24Craft beer market share in Brazil hit 2.5% of total beer in 2022.

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25U.S. taproom brewery count reached 3,836 in 2022.

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26Germany craft beer segment grew 6% in 2022 to 1.5 million hectoliters.

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27Global craft beer market expected to grow from USD 102.6 billion in 2023 to USD 265.4 billion by 2032.

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28U.S. craft beer sales volume in 2020 was 23.1 million barrels, 12.4% market share.

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29Japan craft beer production reached 50,000 kiloliters in 2022.

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30U.S. craft brewery growth slowed to 0.5% in 2023 estimates.

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Market Size & Growth Interpretation

In the delightful contradiction of modern brewing, the global craft beer market is bubbling toward a $200 billion future even as the number of American breweries grows while their total output slightly shrinks, proving that sometimes the party gets more intimate as it gets more crowded.

Production & Volume

1In 2022, U.S. craft brewers produced 18.8 million barrels excluding larger players.

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2Total U.S. craft beer production volume was 23.1 million barrels in 2022.

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3Craft breweries in the U.S. produced 12.9% of all beer by volume in 2022.

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4U.S. craft production per brewery averaged 2,370 barrels in 2022.

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5Global craft beer production volume grew 8.5% YoY to 2.3 billion liters in 2022.

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6U.S. microbreweries produced 10.2 million barrels in 2022, 55% of craft total.

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7Taprooms produced 4.5 million barrels in 2022, representing 19.5% of craft production.

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8Regional craft breweries output 8.4 million barrels in 2022.

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9Brewpubs contributed 1.8 million barrels to U.S. craft production in 2022.

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10U.S. craft production declined 1% from 23.4 million barrels in 2021 to 23.1 in 2022.

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11Average annual production per U.S. craft brewery was 2,500 barrels in 2021.

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12Non-alcoholic craft beer production in U.S. reached 500,000 barrels in 2022.

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13U.S. states with highest craft production: California at 3.2 million barrels in 2022.

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14Hops usage in U.S. craft brewing totaled 50 million pounds in 2022.

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15Barrel-aged craft beer production up 15% to 1.2 million barrels in 2022.

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16U.S. craft sour beer production hit 800,000 barrels in 2022.

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17IPA style accounted for 45% of U.S. craft production volume in 2022.

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18Hazy IPA production surged 20% to 3.5 million barrels in U.S. craft in 2022.

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19U.S. craft lager production increased 12% to 2.1 million barrels in 2022.

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20Low/no-alcohol craft beer production grew 30% YoY to 650,000 barrels in 2022.

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21Organic craft beer production in U.S. was 450,000 barrels in 2022.

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22Session IPA craft production reached 1.8 million barrels in 2022.

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23U.S. craft wheat beer production stable at 1.2 million barrels in 2022.

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24Stout and porter craft output totaled 1.5 million barrels in U.S. 2022.

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25Pale ale craft production 2.3 million barrels, 10% of craft total in 2022.

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26U.S. craft pilsner production up 8% to 900,000 barrels in 2022.

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27Fruit beer craft production 600,000 barrels in U.S. 2022.

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Production & Volume Interpretation

Despite craft's slight domestic dip, America's brewers are defiantly diversifying, proving that from hazy IPAs to sober sours, the real growth is in giving every taste its own taproom.

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Claude

Gemini

Perplexity

Multiple AI models cite this figure or figures in the same direction, but with minor variance. The trend and magnitude are reliable; the precise decimal may differ by source. Suitable for directional analysis.

AI consensus: 2–3 of 4 models broadly agree

Verified

ChatGPT

Claude

Gemini

Perplexity

All AI models independently return the same statistic, unprompted. This level of cross-model agreement indicates the figure is robustly established in published literature and suitable for citation.

AI consensus: 4 of 4 models fully agree

Models

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Sources & References

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BREWERSASSOCIATION
brewersassociation.org
brewersassociation.org
Reference 2
GRANDVIEWRESEARCH
grandviewresearch.com
grandviewresearch.com
Reference 3
MARKETSANDMARKETS
marketsandmarkets.com
marketsandmarkets.com
Reference 4
ALLIEDMARKETRESEARCH
alliedmarketresearch.com
alliedmarketresearch.com
Reference 5
STATISTA
statista.com
statista.com
Reference 6
RESEARCHANDMARKETS
researchandmarkets.com
researchandmarkets.com
Reference 7
CRAFTBEERASSOCIATION
craftbeerassociation.ca
craftbeerassociation.ca
Reference 8
MEXICOCRAFTBEER
mexicocraftbeer.org
mexicocraftbeer.org
Reference 9
FORTUNEBUSINESSINSIGHTS
fortunebusinessinsights.com
fortunebusinessinsights.com
Reference 10
SIBA
siba.co.uk
siba.co.uk
Reference 11
IBISWORLD
ibisworld.com
ibisworld.com
Reference 12
CERVECEROSDELMUNDO
cervecerosdelmundo.org
cervecerosdelmundo.org
Reference 13
BRAUER-BUND
brauer-bund.de
brauer-bund.de
Reference 14
ZIONMARKETRESEARCH
zionmarketresearch.com
zionmarketresearch.com
Reference 15
NIKKEI
nikkei.com
nikkei.com
Reference 16
BREWBOUND
brewbound.com
brewbound.com
Reference 17
USAHOPS
usahops.org
usahops.org
Reference 18
CRAFTBREWINGBUSINESS
craftbrewingbusiness.com
craftbrewingbusiness.com
Reference 19
NIAGARABREWING
niagarabrewing.com
niagarabrewing.com
Reference 20
THENEWBOOZE
thenewbooze.com
thenewbooze.com
Reference 21
BREWERSJOURNAL
brewersjournal.ca
brewersjournal.ca
Reference 22
OTA
ota.com
ota.com
Reference 23
BREWINGINDUSTRYGUIDE
brewingindustryguide.com
brewingindustryguide.com
Reference 24
ALLAGASH
allagash.com
allagash.com
Reference 25
NIQ
niq.com
niq.com